2005 Kawasaki KX 125

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Edited Date/Time 4/21/2020 7:47pm
Almost done my winter project






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quiknic 2/29/2020 11:01pm
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Nice, I dig the clean look! How is the fit and finish on the kit?
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721 3/1/2020 6:52am
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I used all OEM parts from 2020 KX except plastic is acerbis , fit & finish is like factory
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721 wrote:
I used all OEM parts from 2020 KX except plastic is acerbis , fit & finish is like factory
Hey 721, excellent job and outcome !! I'm doing a 2005 KX 250...just waiting on a seat to see how everything lines up. How did you get the airbox pieces that color if you don't mind ? Also, I've been wondering how I'm going to trim the Light Speed frame guards on the shifter side...I got my answer now, so...thank you.

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ZDCrowell 3/6/2020 5:11pm
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What was your total cost on the 2020 conversion? What part of Canada are you from? I see you have Dons suspension on her!
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GCBC 3/7/2020 12:14pm
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I like it. I'm in the market for something likes this or a 250 version
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DrewJett747 3/13/2020 4:51am
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Good looking build!

It looks like you mounted the newer style fork guards onto the original KYB forks. Are those 2020 fork guards on 2005 forks? It looks like they mounted with no modifications needed.

this question is for anyone;
I'm curious if the newer KX450F/KX250F rear caliper, caliper guard and disk guard will mount onto the older KX rear brake hanger. I know that the brake line is routed differently on the newer bikes vs the older KX's. Has anyone tried this setup yet?

KX450 rear brake pictured.
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Looby321 3/13/2020 5:07am
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How’s that Fox Podium shock treating ya?
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DrewJett747 wrote:
Good looking build! It looks like you mounted the newer style fork guards onto the original KYB forks. Are those 2020 fork guards on 2005 forks...
Good looking build!

It looks like you mounted the newer style fork guards onto the original KYB forks. Are those 2020 fork guards on 2005 forks? It looks like they mounted with no modifications needed.

this question is for anyone;
I'm curious if the newer KX450F/KX250F rear caliper, caliper guard and disk guard will mount onto the older KX rear brake hanger. I know that the brake line is routed differently on the newer bikes vs the older KX's. Has anyone tried this setup yet?

KX450 rear brake pictured.
I put a 2018 KX450 rear brake on my 2005 KX250. You have to use the 2018 hangar and caliper, can't use the old hangar with the new caliper as the pins are off by a few MM's. I had to use the newer brake line as well, the mounting angle is different.. The 2018 hangar slid right on the swingarm and had no issues with rotor alignment.
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721 4/6/2020 8:09am
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Decals done
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quiknic 4/6/2020 10:02am
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721 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/06/417373/s1200_AAAB06DE_18DB_475B_AEAC_530850CEC160.jpg[/img] Decals done


Decals done
Sweet baby Jesus that bike looks great. Nice work!
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ghtwotwosix 4/7/2020 11:25am
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721 wrote:
I used all OEM parts from 2020 KX except plastic is acerbis , fit & finish is like factory
Dude amazing build man! I guess I don't understand when you said you used all OEM parts. Are you talking about the conversion kit to get the 2020 plastics to fit? I know TX racing makes a conversion kit, is that what you used?
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721 4/7/2020 2:04pm
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I used the conversion kit with 2020 Oem parts .
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721 wrote:
I used all OEM parts from 2020 KX except plastic is acerbis , fit & finish is like factory
ghtwotwosix wrote:
Dude amazing build man! I guess I don't understand when you said you used all OEM parts. Are you talking about the conversion kit to get...
Dude amazing build man! I guess I don't understand when you said you used all OEM parts. Are you talking about the conversion kit to get the 2020 plastics to fit? I know TX racing makes a conversion kit, is that what you used?
The conversion consist of purchasing KX250F OEM parts...subframe, air box, seat, tank, and then purchase the conversion kit, which is all the hard parts to bolt everything together correctly...about $80-100 bucks on eBay. It's a better look than the TX kit imho.
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ghtwotwosix 4/7/2020 3:31pm
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721 wrote:
I used all OEM parts from 2020 KX except plastic is acerbis , fit & finish is like factory
ghtwotwosix wrote:
Dude amazing build man! I guess I don't understand when you said you used all OEM parts. Are you talking about the conversion kit to get...
Dude amazing build man! I guess I don't understand when you said you used all OEM parts. Are you talking about the conversion kit to get the 2020 plastics to fit? I know TX racing makes a conversion kit, is that what you used?
ledger wrote:
The conversion consist of purchasing KX250F OEM parts...subframe, air box, seat, tank, and then purchase the conversion kit, which is all the hard parts to bolt...
The conversion consist of purchasing KX250F OEM parts...subframe, air box, seat, tank, and then purchase the conversion kit, which is all the hard parts to bolt everything together correctly...about $80-100 bucks on eBay. It's a better look than the TX kit imho.
Right on, thanks man. I'll have to check ebay for it. Wasn't sure if someone was still making those. From what I remember, there was a company but they had stopped. Cool project down the road for when I have some money to burn haha. I still really enjoy the stock look.
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TunaBro 4/19/2020 10:00am
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Nice build! Came out great.
cowasocki205 4/21/2020 7:47pm
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Anyone have a link for the conversion kit and know if it will also work on an 07 KX250. Thanks.

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